We're Number One!

... at least that's how we interpret/extrapolate & exaggerate emails we received this week calling DCPA+CJ one of the number one resources for people searching for jobs in DC!. [one of?] To quote another cheerful correspondent: you rock! And anonymous sources simply call us great. But enough about us; here's some fun Friday finds.

Professional society for interior designers seeks a proactive PR Professional with 4-6 years experience responsible for creating and executing a national communications strategy including new and traditional media that supports marketing and branding initiatives aimed at achieving society goals, while ensuring a consistent message, and strengthening their position in the design community.

Institute for the Study of War:

• Research Analyst, Afghanistan Project – relevant undergrad/grad degree and Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Urdu language skills desired – apply by Mar. 6
• Research Analyst, Iraq Project - appropriate academic background and Arabic language skills required – apply by Mar. 6
• Executive Assistant
• Intern opportunities - apply by Apr. 15

For your far-flung Friday wants and needs, we again propose sending you off to Colorado (Denver area) to serve as Associate Director, Organizational Communications/Producer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen show. Successful candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and impeccable organizational skills, writing skills and ability to manage client relationships. Background in television production a must.

Perhaps Manhattan (NY, not KS) is more your style – so we bring you the Manhattan Institute’s Medicaid Policy Analyst position – position may be part- or full-time – and, you could work from the NYC office or your basement in Falls Church, Frederick or Fort Lauderdale, it seems. This flexible search managed by Talent Market. Also available: Director, Center for State & Local Leadership (scroll down) – New York.

US Lacrosse – Associate Director, Marketing & Public Relations – Baltimore, MD

The America’s Future Foundation style themselves as the premier national non-profit network of young conservative and libertarian leaders – currently seeking a new Executive Director of the dedicated, energetic & passionate sort to help them prove it.

Pew Charitable Trusts:

• Admin Assistant, Government Relations
• Admin Assistant, Philanthropic Partnership Group
• Senior Associate, Legal Affairs & General Counsel – JD required
• Senior Associate, Federal Fisheries Project – Philadelphia, PA

Some of you will be attracted to this Assistant Director, Lawyers Division position with the Federalist Society on account of the group’s conservative/libertarian orientation; others might see themselves as highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with an interest in legal and judicial issues – but we suspect the magic words entry level may resonate the most with ardent young job seekers.

The National Retail Federation is seeking a senior level executive to perform a dual role as a Senior Vice President Communities & Networks & Executive Director for their shop.org operation. Successful candidate will have a minimum 10 years of professional experience at the senior management level, with strong experience in external relations and community programs.

Pan American Development Foundation – Director of Public Affairs & Communications – fluency in Spanish required, French helpful

Masters degree in mathematics education or a closely related field is required; doctorate in mathematics education is preferred for Associate Executive Director for Publications with the big brains at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

We’ve been fascinated by far-off Madagascar ever since first saw it on the old Risk board – World Wildlife Fund – Program Officer, Africa & Madagascar – DC-based – part-time – French language skills would be an asset.

The National Environmental Education Foundation – Outreach Coordinator for their Earth Gauge® weather/environment information service – The ideal candidate will have a degree in Meteorology, Geography, Environmental Studies or related field and some nonprofit experience – apply by Mar. 16

American University:

• Online Journalist/Blogger, WAMU – covering race/class issues – part-time – $25/hr
• Director of Web Communications – apply by Mar. 9
• Marketing Account Manager/Executive, Office of Enrollment
• Marketing Account Manager/Executive, Office of Alumni Relations

Under skills & experience, your resume should include knows when to hold ‘em, knows when to fold ‘em for Public Affairs and Membership Relations Specialist with the Poker Players Alliance. Your low-to-mid $40k salary will presumably be augmented or whittled away by 7-card stud and Texas hold ‘em sessions with your colleagues after work.